The Athlete · Antoine · Montréal
Lachine Canal path (Atwater to Lachine)
This is where I do every long run. The canal path is flat, paved, car-free, and runs about 22 km from Atwater Market out to Lachine along the historic locks and the river — Time once called it one of the world's most beautiful urban circuits. Start at the market, run as far as your session needs, and turn back. For marathon training there's nothing better in the city. Note it's unmaintained in winter, so it's a three-season route.
The flat, car-free ~22 km canal path — a National Historic Site Time called one of the world's most beautiful urban circuits, ideal for steady distance.
— Antoine, The Athlete
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